Strategic Leadership

Valuable online resources for keeping up with trends

September 4, 2018
What’s hot and what’s not with software, keywords and more? Before you put up a website or spend dollars on search engine optimization, or if you’re just wondering what everyone else is doing with their computing platforms, these sites give insight.

Draw a line in the sand on big mistakes

August 12, 2018
On January 27, 1967, three Apollo astronauts were killed in a flash fire inside their capsule while still on the launch pad. Flight Director Gene Kranz took some responsibility for failing the crew, and he went into a debriefing three days later ready for straight talk.

5 ways to screw up your work life

August 9, 2018
A surprising number of experienced executives make some bad moves. Here are the top five.

The dangers of getting locked in

August 9, 2018
Deals loading many benefits into the future may get very wispy indeed as that future arrives.

The telltale traits of a bully

July 25, 2018
Do you know anyone in your workplace who has the following traits? If so, they just might be a bully.

Before you join that ‘cool’ project

July 25, 2018
You may be excited for the opportunity to do something new—and showcase your talents—but just make sure that it doesn’t end up being a big waste of your time and energy. Follow these tips.

Oh, the passion!

July 12, 2018
Q. If I see one more claim from someone on LinkedIn about how “passionate” they are about their work, I’ll lose it. Really, how many people are lying through their teeth about their so-called “passion”?

Rivet your focus for best results

July 12, 2018
The best strategic thinkers attribute their success to one word: focus. They rivet their attention on their highest priorities—and sweep away less important matters.

Nobody likes a know-it-all

July 12, 2018
Both you and your people will benefit if you can show a little humility through simple asides, like “Sometimes I jump to conclusions.”

A post-conference checklist to lock in learning

July 5, 2018
So the professional conference you attended was great—but now you’re back in the office, and the clock is ticking on the knowledge you were given. Run down these steps to guarantee you get what you pay for at a training conference, and can share its highlights with your colleagues who weren’t lucky enough to attend.